as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand
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Recent Examples of mod cons
Spanning over 14,500 square feet—notably large for Central London—the polished pad seamlessly combines original period features and Victorian proportions with the latest tech and mod cons.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod cons
Noun
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Camping on the Apostle Islands Eighteen of the 21 Apostle Islands are available for camping experiences, though access and amenities vary by island and individual site.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Noun
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This Earth sign is grounded, serene and deeply invested in its creature comforts, making this a supportive transit for slowing down, simplifying your priorities and reconnecting with what feels steady and reliable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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This is one of few Rosewood hotels in the region (there's the newly re-opened, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the BVIs, and one upcoming on Antigua in 2022) and the group tends to focus on the destination without compromising the creature comforts that come with the price tag.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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